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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India registers a Record of Highest Single day recoveries
More than 1 lakh patients recovered in the last 24 hours
In an unprecedented surge, India has recorded the highest number of single day recoveries.
More than 1 lakh  new recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country.
In another landmark achievement, the trend of very high number of single day recoveries has sustained for the past four consecutive days.
With this, the total number of recoveries are nearly 45 lakh . This has resulted in the Recovery Rate touching 80.86%.
79% of the new recovered cases are being reported from ten States/UTs, viz. Maharashtra, Karnataka , Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal and Punjab.
Maharashtra continues to lead with more than 32,000  new recovered patients. Andhra Pradesh contributed more than 10,000 to the single day recoveries.
India’s landmark achievement of recording the maximum number of recoveries has positioned it as the top country globally.
The continuous streak of very high level of recoveries in the country is a testimony of the Centre-lad proactive and graded strategy of TEST TRACK TREAT. The effective clinical management and treatment protocols issued by the Union Government have been updated from time to time with the emergence of new medical and scientific evidence.
The Union Government has also allowed for rational use of ‘Investigational Therapies’ like Remdesevir, convalescent plasma and Tocilizumab. Adoption of measures such as proning, use of high flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, and use of steroids and anti-coagulants have resulted in a high recovery rate in COVID patients. Other measures have supplemented the effective COVID management through supervised home/facility isolation for mild/moderate cases, improved ambulance services of for ferrying patients for prompt and timely treatment.
Ministry of Health in active collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi has been conducting the 'National e-ICU on COVID-19 Management' exercise which handholds ICU doctors of State/UT hospitals through the Centers of Excellence. Held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday, these tele-consultation sessions have played a crucial role in India's high recoveries and steadily declining case fertility rate. So far, 20 such National e-ICUs have been held covering 278 hospitals of 28 States/UTs across the country.
The Centre has been deputing multi-disciplinary teams to support and assist efforts of the State/UT Governments. Regular high level review has ensured adequate availability of medical oxygen in hospitals and health facilities across the country. These have together have played a critical intervention role in India’s high recoveries and maintained low Case Fatality Rate , which currently stands at 1.59%.
Ministry of Defence
Successful Firing of Brahmos Air Launched Missile from Su-30 MKI Aircraft
- The IAF today successfully fired the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory and achieved a direct hit on the sea target, off Odisha Coast line.
- The air launched BrahMos missile, designed and developed by BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited , is a 2.5 ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges close to 300 km. The IAF became the first Air Force in the world to have successfully fired an air launched Trisonic class surface attack missile of this category on a sea target on 22 Nov 17. This was followed by a second live launch over a land target on 22 May 19. Today’s was the third such live launch of the weapon and with this launch, the integration of the missile on Su-30MKI aircraft, is complete. The software development and integration of weapon of the aircraft was undertaken by the IAF engineers while HAL carried out complex mechanical and electrical modifications on aircraft. The dedicated and synergetic efforts of the IAF, DRDO, BAPL, HAL have made the nation proud.
- The firing was successfully undertaken with dedicated support from Indian Navy.
- The BrahMos missile provides Indian Air Force a much desired capability to strike form large stand-off ranges on any target at sea or on land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night and in all weather conditions. The capability of the missile coupled with the high performance of the Su-30MKI aircraft gives the IAF a strategic reach and allows it to dominate the battle fields over land and sea.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Welfare Schemes For Destitute Children
The Ministry is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely Child Protection Services  Scheme – Mission Vatsalya under which support is provided to States and UT Governments for delivering services for children in need of care and in difficult circumstances including rehabilitation of children living on the streets. The Child Care Institutions  established under the scheme support inter-alia age-appropriate education, access to vocational training, recreation, health care, etc. The total allocation of funds under CPS Scheme – Mission Vatsalya for the children in need of care and protection including welfare of destitute children and children in conflict with law for the financial year 2021-22 is Rs.900 Crore. Funds are released to all States/UTs which are implementing the Schemes as per requirements and needs.
Further, the Hon'ble Prime Minister has announced PM CARES for Children scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme is accessible through an online portal i.e. pmcaresforchildren.in. The applications of such children are uploaded on the portal by the respective State/ UT Governments.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Bali
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Bali today.
This was the third meeting between the leaders this year; the previous meetings took place during PM’s visit to Berlin on 2 May 2022 for the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations, which was followed by Prime Minister’s visit to Schloss Elmau in Germany, as partner country for the G7 Summit at Chancellor Scholz’s invitation.
The leaders discussed the wide range of bilateral cooperation between India and Germany, which entered a new phase with the signing of the Partnership on Green and Sustainable Development by Prime Minister and Chancellor during the IGC. They also agreed to deepen trade and investment ties and further increase cooperation in the areas of defence and security, migration and mobility, and infrastructure.
Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation and coordination in multilateral forums including G20 and the UN.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Minimum temperatures are above normal atmost places over Gujarat Region; at many places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
Heat wave bulletin issued on 07th May,2021 at 1600 Hours IST
Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature Scenario:
HeatWave:-NIL.
Maximum Temperature: - Maximum Temperatures more than 40.0°C were recorded at most places over West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat Region, Marathwada and Vidarbha; at a few places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and Saurashtra & Kutch and at isolated places over East Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan.
Yesterday, the highest maximum temperature of 43.4°C was reported at Jhansi  and Akola .
Warm Night:-Nil.Minimum Temperature:-
Minimum temperatures are above normal atmost places over Gujarat Region; at many places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, at a few places over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan& Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Odisha; at isolated places over EastMadhya Pradesh, Saurashtra
& Kutch, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala & Mahe and Tamilnadu, Puducherry &Karaikal.

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Establishment of Critical Care Hospital Blocks
Provision has been made to provide support for establishment of 602 Critical Care Hospital Blocks in all districts with population of more than 5 lakhs under PM-ABHIM
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme  components of PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission , provision has been made to provide support for establishment of 602 Critical Care Hospital Blocks  in all the districts with population of more than 5 lakhs during the scheme period i.e. from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. The number of CCBs earmarked to States/UTs under the scheme is at Annexure-1.
The CSS components of the PM-ABHIM is implemented by following the existing framework, institutions and mechanisms of the National Health Mission. The proposals are received from State Governments and Government of India provides approval for these proposals as per norms & available resources within overall resource envelope as per the detailed discussion during the meeting of National Programme Coordination Committee , which are jointly attended by both the State and Central officials.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh honours winners of Kargil War quiz competition
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh honoured the winners of the online quiz competition on Kargil War, here today. The quiz was jointly organised by Ministry of Defence and MyGov.in from July 26 - August 4, 2019 on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with the aim to create awareness and patriotic fervour among the people mostly youth.
Sixty thousand people from across the country participated in the quiz. Cash prizes have been given to the top 10 winners, while 100 others received certificates from Raksha Mantri. The youngest winner is a 16-year old student, while the oldest is a retired bank employee aged 63 years.
The winners will attend the Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Red Fort tomorrow.
Raksha Mantri congratulated the winners and appreciated their knowledge of the Kargil War. He said the whole country was behind our Armed Forces who secured a resounding victory for the nation. He said the country is safe because of the strength and valour of our Armed Forces and the sacrifices made by them.
Shri Rajnath Singh said there has been unease in Pakistan following the recent government decision to nullify Article 370 and create Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. However, the neighbouring country has no courage to take on us because it is very well aware of the strength and capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, he added.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Scholarship to Minority Students
The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements the following Scholarship Schemes for educational empowerment of six notified minority communities viz. Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsi and Sikh as detailed below:
 Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme - To be eligible, students should not have annual parental/guardian’s income more than Rs.1.00 lakh and he/she should have secured minimum 50% marks in previous class.
 Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme - To be eligible, students should not have annual parental/guardian’s income more than Rs.2.00 lakh and he/she should have secured minimum 50% marks in previous class.
 Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme - To be eligible, students should not have annual parental/guardian’s income more than Rs.2.50 lakh and he/she should have secured minimum 50% marks in previous class.
 Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme is meant for meritorious minority girl students pursuing Class IX to XII. To be eligible, the girl students should not have annual parental/guardian’s income more than Rs.2.00 lakh and she should have secured minimum 50% marks in previous class.
The details of category-wise number and amount of scholarships sanctioned under the above mentioned Scholarship Schemes during 2016-17 to 2020-21 are as follows:
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Buddhist
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Christian
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Jain
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Muslim
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Sikh
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Parsi
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Total Scholarships sanctioned
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Amount 
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741231
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3722438
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404121
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23445123
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2540217
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4828
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30857958
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9904.06
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails historic Gold by Kabaddi Women's team at the Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Kabaddi Women's team for winning a historic Gold medal at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X :
"It is a historic moment for India at the Asian Games. Our Kabaddi Women's team has clinched the Gold! This victory is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our women athletes. India is proud of this success. Congrats to the team. My best wishes for their future endeavours."
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the deaths in a road accident on the Poorvanchal Expressway in Barabanki
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in a road accident on the Poorvanchal Expressway in Barabanki. He prayed for the quick recovery of the injured and said that local administration is providing all possible help.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted:
“बाराबंकी में पूर्वांचल एक्सप्रेसवे पर हुआ हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन लोगों ने अपनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मैं अपनी शोक-संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही सभी घायलों की शीघ्र कुशलता की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है”
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Ministry of Home Affairs
The Modi Government has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management  from 2021-22 to 2025-26
Ministry of Home Affairs under guidance of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah is committed to improving border infrastructure & management
Cost of the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26 will be Rs. 13,020 crore
BIM will strengthen border infrastructure for improving border management, policing and guarding borders
The Modi Government has approved the continuation of the Central Sector Umbrella Scheme of “Border Infrastructure and Management”  over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26, at a cost of Rs.13,020 crore. Ministry of Home Affairs under guidance of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah is committed to improving border infrastructure and management. This decision will strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border management, policing and guarding the borders.
The BIM scheme will help in the creation of infrastructure such as construction of border fence, border flood lights, technological solutions, border roads and Border Outposts /Company Operating Bases  to secure the Indo-Pakistan, Indo-Bangladesh, Indo-China, Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan and Indo-Myanmar borders.
Ministry of Communications
Security of Wi-Fi Connections in Public Places
Government has taken adequate steps to ensure security of Wi-Fi connections in public places. Intentionally damaging or tampering with telegraphs or unlawfully attempting to learn the contents of messages is a punishable offence as per the Section 24, 25 & 26 of the Indian Telegraph Act. There are provisions in the form of clause no. 37.1 to 37.4 in the license granted to all licensees which mandates deployment of appropriate mechanisms to meet the requirement of confidentiality, security and privacy of data. Moreover, DoT has issued instructions in Feb’2009 to all Internet Service Providers regarding safeguards in provision of Wi-Fi Internet services in the delicensed frequency band for secure use of Wi-Fi services including those provided at public places. Further, a document on Security in Public Wi-Fi Implementations-Best Practices have been issued to Internet Service Providers .
The Security related Guidelines by Government under PM-WANI scheme are as detailed below:
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- Provisions of Public Data Office Aggregator  for storage of user data for one year to ensure compliance with legal provisions, as required.
- User data privacy is to be ensured by App Providers and PDOAs. Complete user data and usage logs is to be stored within India.
- Provisions by the App Provider, PDOA and Central Registry Provider to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of any information about a third party to whom it provides the service.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari Released TV Awareness Campaign on Fastag Starring Renowned Cine actor Shri Akshay Kumar.
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari released late here yesterday TV awareness campaign featuring bollywood star Shri Akshay Kumar . The event was attended by Shri Akshay Kumar who is also brand ambassador of Ministry’s Road Safety Campaign. Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari informed that FASTag initiative rolled out on 15th of December, 2019, has picked up in a big way as more than 1 crore FASTags have been issued as on date. The transactions per day have crossed 2 million with over Rs. 80 crore collection happening through the digital mode. He added that the TV awareness campaign featuring Shri Akay Kumar will give it a further fillip.
The Minister called upon remaining vehicle users to switch over to FASTags as quickly as possible. He added that issues arising in the course of transition from manual toll collection to digital mode are also being attended to on priority.
Shri Akshay Kumar expressed his happiness that he could associate himself with this campaign which will help in better traffic movement. He added that FASTag initiative puts India at par with global best practices in providing hassle free movement at the Toll Plazas. Shri Gadkari thanked the bollywood star Shri Akshay Kumar for his continued contribution to the cause of improned road travel experience in India.
The Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways General  Dr. V.K. Singh said that enormous amount of efforts have been made to make the FASTag work. He added that digital transaction at Toll Plazas have gone up substantially and are also resulting in higher collection. This is also facilitating faster movement of traffic at National Highway Toll Plazas. Secretary Road Transport and Highways and Chairman, National Highways Authority of India Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu also spoke on the occasion.
The FASTag initiative benefits the users facilitating smooth vehicular movement through National Highway Toll Plazas bringing savings of time and money to the users. This will help in avoiding wastage of transportation fuels for which country is heavily import dependent, and will also ensure lesser pollution.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA writes to States/UTs to ensure smooth Disbursal of Money to beneficiaries of PM-GKY during 21-day Lockdown to fight COVID-19
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance had issued detailed guidelines on disbursal of money to beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana  through banks, during 21-day lockdown to fight COVID-19.
In pursuance of these guidelines, Secretary, Union Ministry for Home Affairs , Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla has written to all States/UTs requesting them to take all necessary measures to ensure smooth disbursal of money to the beneficiaries of PM-GKY, while observing norms of social distancing. The concerned Departments of State Government/UT Administration, District authorities and field agencies may be informed about the guidelines for strict compliance, the communication stated
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Ministry of Defence
STAFF STRENGTH OF HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED
The category-wise number of employees  in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  as on 31.10.2022 are SC-4404, ST-1806, OBC-6843 and General 11734.
The number of Officers who resigned/left their jobs in HAL during the last three years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 are 60, 39, 51 respectively. The reasons for the Officer’s attrition in HAL are career growth, pursuing higher studies and other personal reasons.
The HAL has, inter-alia, taken following measures to retain the talent and improve the performance of the company:
· During the year 2020-21, HAL has introduced the sponsorship scheme for pursuing online M Tech Programme at IIT Madras .
· During the year 2021-22, HAL Sabbatical Scheme was introduced by the Company which provides an opportunity to the Executives to avail leave in the form of Sabbatical up to a period of 2 years, for pursuing various personal interests and meeting family related obligations.
· Sponsorship for higher studies, Leadership Development Programme, Performance linked Pay and Merit Based Promotions etc. are also being provided to improve the performance of the Company.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Bholanath  in Lok Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to participate in inaugural ceremony of year long joint celebrations of 90th anniversary of Sivagiri Pilgrimage and Golden Jubilee of Brahma Vidhyalaya at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural ceremony of year long joint celebrations of 90th anniversary of Sivagiri Pilgrimage and Golden Jubilee of Brahma Vidhyalaya on 26th April, 2022 at 10:30 AM at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. He will also launch the logo for year long joint celebrations. Both Sivagiri Pilgrimage and Brahma Vidhyalaya were started with the blessing and guidance of great social reformer Shri Narayana Guru.
Sivagiri Pilgrimage is held every year for three days from December 30 to January 1 at Sivagiri, Thiruvananthapuram. According to the Shri Narayana Guru, the aim of pilgrimage should be the creation of comprehensive knowledge among the people and the pilgrimage should help in their overall development and prosperity. The pilgrimage, therefore, focuses on eight subjects viz education, cleanliness, piety, handicrafts, trade and commerce, agriculture, science & technology and organised endeavour.
The pilgrimage started with a handful of devotees in 1933 but now has become one of the major events in South India. Every year, lakhs of devotees from all over the world irrespective of caste, creed, religion and language visit Sivagiri to participate in the pilgrimage.
Shri Narayan Guru had also envisioned a place to teach the principles of all religions with equanimity and equal respect. The Brahma Vidhyalaya of Sivagiri was set up to realise this vision. Brahma Vidhyalaya offers a course of 7-years on Indian Philosophy including the works of Shri Narayan Guru and scriptures of all important religions of the world.